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It might seem an odd question, asking people if they are willing to buy life insurance at Wal-Mart or Target. But in its annual survey to glean information from consumers, Windsor-based LIMRA asked consumers just that. And it found that of the more than 2,000 people surveyed, 17 percent said they would buy life insurance directly from a retail outlet. This is the third annual Insurance Barometer Study conducted by LIMRA and the LIFE Foundation, an educational foundation for consumers regarding life insurance. But it is the first time the survey asked about buying a policy at large retail outlets such as Target, Costco and Wal-Mart. "While the number of consumers willing to purchase a...

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It might seem an odd question, asking people if they are willing to buy life insurance at Wal-Mart or Target.But in its annual survey to glean information from consumers, Windsor-based LIMRA asked consumers just that. And it found that of the more than...

Help save the planet and save some money at the same time. Earth Day is Sunday and eco-deals and freebies are popping up faster than spring flowers. (Unless otherwise noted, specials are available on April 22.)>>Target stores are giving away...

Each year, I make my annual trek to Meriden Square or the nearby Target in the Silver City. And each year, usually while mumbling about waiting until the last minute, I stare up at the Hanging Hills of Meriden and Berlin and let out a great big sigh. ...

Valentine's Day is just ahead. Don't be a stupid Cupid and overspend on cards, roses, chocolates and gifts. Shower your sweetie with love for less with these red hot deals.At the newly opened The Fresh Market in Avon, roses are $15 a dozen. Starting...

Get a jump on breaking bargain news. Check here around 4 p.m. each afternoon (Monday through Friday) for current and upcoming deals in Daily Drivetime Roundup.GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have a winner for our first SAVVY SHOPPER giveaway. We asked for...

This time, Paula Deen might really show up on "Today."
The disgraced celebrity chef has committed to a booking on NBC's morning chat show for Wednesday, less than a week after standing up cohost Matt Lauer for an interview.
Deen, 66, has...

With a federal judge clearing away age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraception, many Chicago-area health care providers, teens and others are preparing for more accessibility — even if they're not exactly sure how the drug will be made...

Just as Tom and Claudia Towles were opening their second Baltimore toy shop four years ago, the recession hit. The owners of aMuse Toys decided to cut back — not on staff or selling space — but on the number of manufacturers whose products they carry.
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At GameStop Kids at White Marsh Mall, shoppers will find plush Mario book bags and Angry Birds hats mixed in with the Lego Star Wars and other kid-friendly video games, a mix meant to attract both serious "gamers" as well as those who've never...

PARADISE, Pa. — On the day after Thanksgiving, the day on which millions of Americans turned their attention to shopping for bargains, a large family from Virginia decided to kick off the holiday season in a different way, with a trip back to an...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — "Ook na how tuk," Verna Dommek cheerily said in Inupiaq, the language of the Inupiat people, who live north of the Arctic Circle, scattered across Alaska's barren permafrost.
Dommek, an Inupiat, then explained in English...

If the thought of making your children's costume is scarier than facing down an evil demon, relax. Do-it-yourself Halloween projects can be as involved or as simple as your skill, time and patience will allow.
We've collected no-fuss party and costume...

Technology has changed much at Walt Disney World recently.Since just last year, guests have marveled at "The Magic, The Memories and You!" visual spectacle at Cinderella Castle, enjoyed the interactive fun of the "Sorcerers of the Magic...

As the lead anchor on HLN's "Morning Express with Robin Meade," Meade is known for her reporting and interviewing skills. What may surprise some viewers is that she's a singer too. Her debut country CD "Brand New Day" is available at...

If you're frantically looking for a last-minute gift, you still have a little time. Travel gadgets can be among the most fun to receive, so get to a travel store or the travel section at a department store. You're almost guaranteed to score.Here are...

This summer, the Baltimore artist Robert McClintock can see one of his brightly colored original prints hanging in the prestigious Smithsonian Institution. He just can't get into Artscape.
The 54-year-old McClintock is one of Baltimore's most popular —...

GrandView, a condominium highrise in the heart of Annapolis Towne Centre, certainly lives up to its name, especially in the 12th-floor penthouse of Barry and Olga Scher.
In this three-bedroom, 3½-bath unit with a den, living room, dining room,...

Ah yes, we return this week to the "Real Housewives of New York City" with another fight about London, a single storyline with LuAnn's pregnancy problems, and a few jabs by Ramona.
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching, but according to one research group, consumers have crowned the retailer they think provides the best value: Amazon.com.
The online retailer has many of its brick-and-mortar competitors hustling to...